Management Accountant - Interviewing ASAP

Hayward Hawk; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a newly qualified accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This role provides a unique opportunity for individuals at the start of their careers, offering both technical accounting and commercial exposure. Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and experienced with accounting systems.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced in accounts preparation, audit, or tax compliance.
• Organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and MI packs.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assisting with year-end statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.

Skills

Accounting systems (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Iris)

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Hayward Hawk is working with a client who is looking to appoint a newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This is an excellent opening for someone at the start of their post-qualification journey who wants to develop in a fast-paced, professional environment with direct exposure to the Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

This role offers a blend of technical accounting and commercial exposure, making it ideal for a recently qualified accountant looking to build their experience and career. You’ll take ownership of key deliverables while learning from senior leadership, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and contributing to business performance insights.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and MI packs.
• Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis process.
• Assisting with year-end statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and supporting wider tax compliance.
• Providing ad-hoc analysis to support senior decision-making.

Qualifications

We’re keen to speak with candidates who are:

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced in accounts preparation, audit, or tax compliance, ideally with practice training.
• Confident using accounting systems (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Iris) and advanced in Excel.
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable delivering to deadlines.
• Strong communicators with the ability to work closely with a Financial Controller and senior stakeholders.

Why Apply

This role is perfect for a recently qualified accountant seeking an opportunity to develop their experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. It’s a genuine career and experience-building role, offering exposure across the finance function, the chance to work alongside senior leadership, and the platform to strengthen both technical expertise and commercial acumen.

For more information, please contact Gemma Murphy.

Benefits

Benefits: Work From Home